ELM GROVE, TA1 1EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 1EQ

ELM GROVE, TA1 1EQ, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.16 per 1,000 population. This TA1 1EQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TA1 postcode area, which has experienced 579 crimes and a crime rate of 13.68 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TA1 1EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 1EQ, encompassing approximately 2540 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)

TA1 1EQ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Chip Lane with total crimes: 14
  • Station Road with total crimes: 13
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 10

ELM GROVE, TA1 1EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2127.16-41.67%
Public order168.2733.33%
Shoplifting136.3085.71%
Anti-social behaviour115.1222.22%
Robbery34.3350.00%
Other crime21.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-80.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3631.49100.00%
Public order1214.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.7250.00%
Shoplifting73.5416.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.76-44.44%
Other theft51.97150.00%
Robbery21.970.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Burglary10.79-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.2938.46%
Criminal damage and arson97.0950.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.540.00%
Public order62.360.00%
Shoplifting62.36100.00%
Burglary22.360.00%
Other theft20.79100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.17-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson65.120.00%
Public order62.36-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour62.36-33.33%
Shoplifting32.36200.00%
Other theft11.18-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.22-32.00%
Public order136.6985.71%
Anti-social behaviour95.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.54200.00%
Other theft42.360.00%
Vehicle crime21.57100.00%
Drugs20.79100.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Shoplifting10.79-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-50.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.50-13.79%
Public order79.8440.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.7650.00%
Shoplifting21.18-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Bicycle theft20.79100.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2920.4720.83%
Shoplifting611.42100.00%
Public order52.36150.00%
Theft from the person21.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Other theft20.79100.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.1720.00%
Shoplifting39.450.00%
Public order21.18-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-33.33%
Other theft10.79-66.67%
Robbery10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.530.00%
Public order77.8775.00%
Drugs42.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.57-57.14%
Other theft31.18-25.00%
Burglary11.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.87-30.00%
Public order42.76-42.86%
Other theft41.57300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.57-42.86%
Shoplifting11.57-50.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.2653.85%
Criminal damage and arson107.87150.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.9440.00%
Public order72.7640.00%
Bicycle theft32.760.00%
Possession of weapons21.180.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Other theft10.39-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.14-35.00%
Other theft55.12150.00%
Public order51.97-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.97-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.970.00%
Vehicle crime31.57-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.180.00%
Possession of weapons21.180.00%
Burglary10.790.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.500.00%
Public order67.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.360.00%
Vehicle crime42.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.570.00%
Possession of weapons21.570.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20246
June 20246
May 20249
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20249
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 202310
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 20246
June 20246
May 202413
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 276 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202436
July 202418
June 202413
May 202417
April 202425
March 202429
February 202424
January 202420
December 202320
November 202320
October 202313
September 202320

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20244

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA1 1EQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Chip Lane
    Total14
    Shoplifting12
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Station Road
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Bridge Street
    Total10
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 5. Raymond Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 7. Pollards Way
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Belvedere Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Roughmoor Close
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 10. Higher Palmerston Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Woodstock Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Trenchard Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Rupert Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. French Weir Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1